Updated July 2026
Little and Big Niagara Falls
Two waterfalls on Nesowadnehunk Stream in the southern reaches of Baxter State Park, reached via the Appalachian Trail from Daicey Pond Campground. Little Niagara comes first at about 1 mile and Big Niagara a short distance farther, both seen by relatively few park visitors.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Baxter State Park for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
No measured height is on record for Little and Big Niagara Falls in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Appalachian Trail from Daicey Pond reaches it about 2.4 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 180 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is Millinocket. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Baxter State Park for closures and current conditions.
summer through early fall. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
More Maine waterfalls
- Angel Falls · 90 ft
- Dunn Falls · 80 ft
- Grand Falls · 40 ft
- Houston Brook Falls · 32 ft
- Katahdin Stream Falls · 50 ft
- Moxie Falls · 90 ft
- Screw Auger Falls · 23 ft
- Snow Falls · 25 ft
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